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Medium close photo of the scope on a rifle mounted to a tripod with mountains in the background.

Burris XTR PS 5.5-30x56mm at Elk Boot Camp

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The Burris XTR PS 5.5-30x56mm let me dial 1,080 yards and hit steel on the first shot without counting clicks or digging through a DOPE chart. After a week of hard shooting, the bigger question was whether this $2,760 scope makes long-range shooting better, or almost too easy.

Daniel Defense 3-Gun Dominator: The M4V7 Pro 5.56—Full Review.

Best Daniel Defense Rifles (2026): DDM4 V7 Pro & More

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I always get excited about testing Daniel Defense rifles. They built the upper for the SOPMOD kits we had back in the day (and still do for all I know), and it was a huge leap forward over the old busted M4s we had prior to that. Black Creek, GA, has always turned out tough, high-quality products, and the M4V7 Pro is no exception.

Jessie Harrison fires an Open Division pistol while competing on a USPSA stage.

Jessie Harrison Claims 2026 USPSA Ladies Open National Championship

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Jessie Harrison has added another national championship to an already stacked competitive shooting résumé.

The Beretta 94X Performance competition pistol is shown in profile with callouts highlighting key features, including the optics-ready slide, enhanced frame ergonomics, Xtreme-S trigger system, aggressive slide serrations, and redesigned grip panels.

Beretta’s Next-Gen 94X Performance Competition Pistol

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It’s a ground-up refinement built around a new Vertec Pro steel frame, redesigned ergonomics, and a host of upgrades aimed squarely at competitive shooters.

The CZ Shadow 2: A 9mm Mag-Dump Machine — Full Review

Best Competition Guns (2026): Out of the Box Picks

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These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy. 

Holosun 507 Comp red dot, the top pick among the best Holosun red dots of 2026

Holosun 507 Comp vs 407 Comp vs 507C: What’s the Difference?

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Enter the 507 Comp, more reticle options, and a bigger and taller lens.  This optic is primarily intended for use on a pistol, specifically a competition pistol. 

IBI Deuce 2.0: Rimfire Built for PRS — SHOT Show 2026

IBI Deuce 2.0: Rimfire Built for PRS — SHOT Show 2026

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International Barrels Inc., now operating as IBI Precision, built the Deuce 2.0 to compete. The result is a rimfire action aimed squarely at competitive shooters who want flexibility without custom-gun headaches.

Mason Lane wins IPSC world championship.

Mason Lane Wins IPSC World Championship

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Mason walked away champion of the men’s overall production division and helped capture the men’s production team silver in the team race.

Julie Golob is now with Springfield Armory.

Julie Golob Joins Springfield Armory as Pro Shooter, Brand Ambassador

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A former member of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, she’s racked up more than 170 championship titles across seven different shooting disciplines.

Daniel Horner shooting at the Superstition Mountain 3-Gun match.

Daniel Horner Wins Big at Superstition Mountain 3-Gun Match

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This latest victory adds to Horner’s long list of accomplishments with the MCX-SPEAR LT rifle, including a team gold at the IPSC World Shoot and a win at the 2024 Multi-Gun Nationals.